Global IB Ops Finance Controller
Location: Hyderabad, India
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world.
We are looking for a Global IB Ops Finance Controller to serve as a key business partner to the Integrated Biologics (IB) Operations network, Site Finance teams, and the global IB Finance community. This role is responsible for enabling Operations to achieve both short and long-term performance objectives through insightful financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and operational support. The individual will drive financial transparency, profitability improvement, productivity initiatives, planning cycles, working capital optimization, and continuous process improvement while partnering across global Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Corporate functions.
What You'll Get
- A strategic global finance leadership role supporting Lonza's Integrated Biologics Operations network
- The opportunity to influence operational performance through data-driven financial insights and decision-making
- Direct collaboration with senior leaders across Operations, Site Finance, Corporate FP&A, Supply Chain, and Global Operations
- Exposure to large-scale transformation initiatives, productivity programs, and operational excellence projects
- The ability to drive profitability, cost optimization, and working capital performance across a global manufacturing organization
- Opportunities to shape budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes that impact business outcomes
- Experience working within a highly dynamic and performance-oriented life sciences environment
- Global visibility and the opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide strategic priorities
- Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities within a multinational organization
What You'll Do
Financial Business Partnership & Performance Management
- Act as a trusted finance partner to the IB Operations network, providing insightful analysis and recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making
- Enable Operations to achieve short and long-term business objectives through financial transparency, profitability analysis, cost management, and KPI performance monitoring
- Deliver actionable financial insights related to production efficiency, innovation investments, cost savings initiatives, and operational effectiveness
- Identify performance risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve business results
- Support continuous improvement of financial performance management practices across the platform
Planning, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
- Lead monthly financial closing reviews, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with financial objectives
- Manage forecasting activities and coordinate risks and opportunities assessments in partnership with Bio Finance and Corporate FP&A teams
- Drive the annual budgeting process in collaboration with Site Finance teams while ensuring alignment with corporate targets and timelines
- Support long-range planning activities and scenario analyses to improve financial decision-making
- Develop and communicate clear financial performance updates to business stakeholders and leadership teams
Productivity, Cost Optimization & Working Capital Management
- Co-lead the IB Operations productivity agenda in alignment with Global Operational Excellence and Group Operations objectives
- Drive initiatives that improve cost efficiency, operational productivity, and profitability across the network
- Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for sustainable savings and margin improvement
- Monitor and support working capital performance, including inventory optimization initiatives
- Track and report progress against productivity and financial performance targets
Supply Chain & Inventory Finance Partnership
- Partner closely with Global Supply Chain Management teams to support inventory reporting and performance requirements
- Provide financial guidance related to inventory valuation, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance metrics
- Support decision-making through inventory analysis and operational financial modeling
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and governance of inventory-related activities
- Strengthen alignment between financial objectives and supply chain strategies
Process Improvement, Systems & Digital Transformation
- Support finance transformation initiatives, process optimization programs, and systems enhancement projects
- Collaborate with global stakeholders on SAP improvements, automation initiatives, and deployment of new financial processes and tools
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and financial transparency
- Promote standardization of best practices across finance and operational processes
- Drive adoption of innovative technologies and digital solutions that enhance business performance
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build strong partnerships with Site Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and Global Operations teams
- Act as a key communication link between operational teams and senior management
- Translate business strategy into actionable financial plans and measurable outcomes
- Influence decision-making through clear communication of financial insights and business recommendations
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Significant experience in finance controlling, FP&A, operations finance, manufacturing finance, or business partnering roles within a global organization
- Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management
- Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights
- Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or industrial business environments
- Strong understanding of profitability analysis, cost accounting, operational KPIs, productivity measurement, and working capital management
- Experience driving business process improvements, finance transformation initiatives, or systems implementation projects
- Working knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP and related financial reporting tools
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels
- Proven ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving mindset with comfort operating in complex, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environments
- Demonstrated capability to work effectively across global, matrixed, and cross-functional teams
- Business-fluent English required
Critical Success Factors
- Highly analytical with strong financial modeling capabilities
- Strong business acumen and operational finance understanding
- Team-oriented with exceptional collaboration skills
- Proactive mindset focused on driving business outcomes and continuous improvement
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver clear, actionable recommendations
- Strong bias toward action and execution
- Leadership presence, credibility, and the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders
- Commitment to excellence, accountability, and results delivery
Work Model
This is an office-first role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with flexibility to work remotely in accordance with local policies and business requirements.
What We Offer
- An agile career and dynamic working culture
- An inclusive and ethical workplace
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance
- A variety of benefits dependent on role and location
- Opportunities to influence financial and operational performance at a global scale
- Exposure to senior leaders across Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain functions
- Participation in strategic transformation, productivity, and operational excellence initiatives
- Professional development through challenging business projects and leadership opportunities
- Global collaboration across diverse teams and business functions
The full list of our global benefits can be found here: Lonza Benefits.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity guide how we work and succeed together.
Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. Lonza is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.